Quality Assurance Efforts in Africa Bolstered by HAQAA3

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Quality Assurance Efforts in Africa Bolstered by HAQAA3 (University World News, July 27, 2023) The implementation of the recently approved third phase of the Harmonisation of African Higher Education Quality Assurance and Accreditation initiative has begun. It focuses on four objectives: improving the quality of higher education; establishing the Pan-African Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency; developing an African Credit Transfer Scheme, and building a culture of data gathering, utilisation, and preservation for policies in the African higher education system.

University Admissions: HEC's Important Announcement for Students (The News International, July 16, 2023) The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has urged parents and students seeking admission to various varieties to ensure that the institution they are applying to is a recognised university registered with the relevant accrediting body. 

Maha has Max Accredited Colleges, Up 30% in Year Under NEP (Times of India, July 13, 2023) Over the past year, continuous efforts by the state government have led to a 30% increase in the number of accredited colleges and the ones initiating the accreditation process with the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).  So far, 1,168 colleges are accredited in the state, which is the highest in the country.   

How Does a Student Ascertain the Authenticity of an International Institution? (Deccan Chronicle, July 12, 2023) One of the primary indicators of a genuine institution is its accreditation and recognition status. Reputable institutions are typically affiliated with recognized accreditation bodies or government agencies that maintain educational standards. Students should conduct comprehensive research on the institution's accreditation status, its affiliations with recognized educational bodies, and governmental recognition. 

A Plan to Increase Student Mobility Across Latin America (University World News, July 8, 2023) Higher education institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean are increasingly willing to collaborate across borders, as evidenced by the growing number of regional university networks. By collaborating on principles and criteria for accreditation, these agencies can ensure that an institution or programme accredited in one country is equally recognised in any other country, fostering reciprocity and mutual trust.